{"product_id":"boo-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-fear-but-were-afraid-to-ask-9781836005469","title":"Boo!: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Fear (But Were Afraid to Ask)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin this fascinating thrill-ride to discover everything you ever wanted to know about fear, but were too afraid to ask.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat are you afraid of? Maybe it's heights, public speaking, spiders, or the things that go bump in the night. Whatever makes your stomach flip, have you ever wondered why it affects you so much? \u003ci\u003eBoo!\u003c\/i\u003e answers that question and many more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAcross\u003cb\u003e thirteen chapters\u003c\/b\u003e discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistorical figures with surprising phobias\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Emperor Augustus and his fear of lightning. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the eeriest\u003cb\u003e real-life hauntings\u003c\/b\u003e ever reported, from the ghostly Roman legions of York's Treasurer's House to the vengeful spirits of Ireland's Leap Castle. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe long \u003cb\u003ehistory of telling scary stories\u003c\/b\u003e, with tips on how to craft your own featuring insights and quotes from some of the best storytellers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow your\u003cb\u003e favourite horror films \u003c\/b\u003ework, and the techniques that make them so effective. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the\u003cb\u003e most common modern fears\u003c\/b\u003e, from FOMO to everyday anxiety. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClear, practical advice\u003c\/b\u003e for identifying, managing, and overcoming your fears, helping you build confidence in day-to-day life. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the depths of the human brain to the voices from beyond the grave, and tackling the fears familiar to us all, \u003ci\u003e Boo! \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-have guide to this endlessly interesting yet little understood topic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether you're after a dose of psychology, pop-culture, folklore, mental wellbeing tips, or just a good old-fashioned scare, this is the book for you! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide Eyed Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836005469\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 5.91w x 0.95d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026 pg. 109\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clive Gifford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52679645823157,"sku":"9781836005469","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/boo-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-fear-but-were-afraid-to-ask-9781836005469","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}